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BV12 FNT

2012 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,820 mi
Last recorded161,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FNT
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 161,820 miles

Front plate faded Steering rack has play

Fail 17 Jan 2026 161,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front plate faded Steering rack has play

Fail 27 Oct 2025 159,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 152,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 150,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 142,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,137 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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BV12 FNT is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 FNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 FNT registered?

BV12 FNT is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is BV12 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 FNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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